Wang Yuan no longer hesitated. Holding his breath and concentrating, he began to guide the surging Blood Essence within him, like rivers, as described in the Secret Manual.
Initially, the Blood Essence flowed smoothly along the designated route.
But when Wang Yuan's intent shifted, attempting to activate the unique "Blood Burning" method.
The once docile Blood Essence instantly became restless.
"Chī"
A scorching sensation spread from the depths of his meridians, as if tiny flames were igniting within his body.
Wang Yuan frowned slightly. The extreme toughness of his Dragon Tendon firmly locked his meridians, preventing them from being damaged by the restless Blood Essence.
His Tiger Bone continuously provided a deep foundation of Blood Essence, supporting this initial burning.
He carefully controlled the intensity and range of the burning, not daring to be too aggressive from the start.
Once, twice, thrice...
He continuously experimented, adjusted, and adapted.
Sweat seeped from his forehead, only to be evaporated by the rising heat within him.
In the small room, a faint reddish aura of Blood Essence swirled around his body, and the temperature had risen several degrees.
Relying on the extraordinary control and vast Blood Essence brought by his Dragon Tendon and Tiger Bone.
The Beginner stage presented almost no bottleneck for him.
After an unknown amount of time, as the first faint dawn light appeared on the horizon outside the window.
Wang Yuan's eyes snapped open, a trace of crimson flashing and disappearing within them.
He let out a low roar, and his internal Blood Essence surged along the path of the Blood Burning Technique.
"Weng!"
A power far more violent and several times hotter than usual instantly filled his entire body.
His muscles bulged slightly, and veins writhed like small snakes beneath his skin.
He felt his strength, speed, and reaction time increase by about fifty percent at that moment.
Although this state could only be maintained for about thirty breaths.
And after it ended, he would feel a distinct emptiness and fatigue.
But the feeling of controlling such immense power was intoxicating.
"Blood Burning Technique, Minor Accomplishment!"
Wang Yuan slowly reined in his Blood Essence, feeling the receding power and the subsequent weakness, yet a satisfied smile spread across his face.
This was just the beginning.
The Minor Accomplishment realm, a fifty percent increase in strength, was enough to give him an absolute advantage when facing Martial Artists of the same level.
It could even threaten some weaker Martial Artists who had undergone a second Blood Change.
He believed that with a deeper understanding of the technique and more refined control over his own Blood Essence, reaching the Major Accomplishment or even Perfection realm was not out of reach.
By then, a two-fold increase in strength...
A hint of anticipation flashed in Wang Yuan's eyes.
Of course, he was also acutely aware of the dangers of this technique.
Unless it was a life-or-death situation, he absolutely could not easily use the Perfection realm.
Even Minor and Major Accomplishment required cautious use to avoid leaving irreparable hidden dangers.
"Another trump card added."
Wang Yuan clenched his fist, feeling the recovery period rapidly dissipating under the powerful restorative ability of his Dragon Tendon and Tiger Bone.
"Next is moving, moving to the South District!"
The next morning, just as dawn broke.
A layer of hazy mist enveloped Bluestone Alley, adding to its oppressive atmosphere.
Wang Yuan had already hired a sturdy-looking carriage and parked it at the entrance of Bluestone Alley.
The Wang family was already impoverished, with not many belongings worth taking.
Some old clothes, bedding, and the rice and meager savings Wang Yuan had recently purchased were quickly loaded onto the carriage.
Wang Gui and Madam Zhou cast a final glance at the humble adobe house they had lived in for most of their lives.
Although there was reluctance in their eyes, there was more a sense of relief and anticipation for the future.
Wang Yu also silently looked at the familiar alley, where she had endured so much hardship.
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The carriage slowly started and pulled away from Bluestone Alley.
However, as soon as they entered the main street of the East District, the scene before them instantly weighed heavily on the Wang family.
The street was more desolate and deserted than usual, with many shops closed.
Occasionally, they could see patients huddled in street corners, their faces dark and their breaths shallow.
There were even a few corpses, hastily covered with tattered straw mats, lying by the roadside, unattended.
The air was filled with a faint, strange odor, a mixture of rot and herbs.
Some gaunt refugees with vacant eyes, upon seeing the Wang family's loaded carriage, couldn't help but reveal a glint of greed and hunger.
As the carriage passed a narrow intersection.
A man, emaciated but with a fierce glint in his eyes, suddenly darted out from the side.
Spreading his arms, the man blocked the carriage and croaked, "Please, have mercy! Give us something to eat!"
"Otherwise... otherwise, you're not getting through!"
The coachman, startled, hastily pulled on the reins.
Wang Yuan's eyes turned cold. Before the man could make another move.
He moved like a phantom, leaping from the carriage driver's seat. A sharp whip-kick, as fast as lightning, landed directly on the man's side.
"Bang!"
The man cried out as if struck by a heavy hammer.
He was sent flying sideways, crashing into the dirt wall beside him and slumping to the ground, unable to get up for a while.
Wang Yuan coldly scanned the surrounding refugees, who were stirring restlessly, their eyes filled with malice.
His gaze was like a cold blade, carrying the aura of a Blood Change Martial Artist and the killing intent from the previous night's kill.
Those who met his eyes felt an icy chill rise from their hearts. They all lowered their heads or averted their gazes, unwilling to step forward.
The carriage was finally able to proceed. However, Wang Gui and Madam Zhou inside the carriage looked somewhat pale.
Wang Yu also pursed her lips, feeling the fragility of powerlessness in this chaotic era.
"I didn't expect the East District to be this chaotic?" Wang Yuan murmured, standing on the carriage.
After passing through the chaotic and dilapidated East District and entering the South District. The scene immediately changed.
Although a tense atmosphere could still be felt, the streets were much cleaner.
Most of the shops on both sides were open for business. While not as prosperous as before, there were still people around.
There were also noticeably more patrolling constables, and the order was well-maintained.
The unpleasant stench of rot in the air had also faded considerably.
It was clear that the plague and famine had not yet reached the affluent South District.
Following the address on the property deed.
The carriage finally stopped in a quiet alley in the South District, near Panshi Fist Academy.
Before the Wang family stood a courtyard house, built with blue bricks and covered with black tiles.
A vermilion wooden door, with two stone steps leading up to it.
Compared to the low adobe houses in Bluestone Alley, it was incredibly grand.
"This... this is our new home?"
Wang Gui's voice trembled slightly, unable to believe his eyes.
Madam Zhou's eyes turned red with emotion. She touched the smooth courtyard wall and murmured, "This... how much silver did this cost... is this really for us to live in?"
Wang Yu also looked up at the serene and elegant small courtyard, her delicate face filled with shock and joy.
In her previous understanding, only the gentry in the inner city or extremely wealthy merchants in the outer city could afford to live in such a house.
She had never imagined that her family would one day be able to live in one.
"Father, Mother, Sister, this is our home from now on. Let's go in and take a look."
Wang Yuan smiled and pushed open the courtyard gate.
Although the courtyard wasn't very large, its layout was reasonable.
There was a main house, east and west wing rooms, and a kitchen and toilet, all complete.
There was even a small patch of land for planting flowers and vegetables, clean, tidy, and bathed in sunlight.
It was more than enough for the four members of the Wang family, and infinitely better than squeezing into a few small rooms in Bluestone Alley.
Wang Gui and Madam Zhou touched things here and looked around there, as delighted as children.
Just as the family was immersed in the joy of moving into their new home, a familiar voice came from outside the courtyard gate.
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